Highlights of Sri Lanka

May 10, 2011 • Photography & Travel

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I’ve been enjoying my days here in Sri Lanka and here are few photos I’ve taken in the first four days.

Elephant bathing in river

Driving around in a village area one day we came across an elephant fast asleep in a river. The perfect way to cool off on a hot afternoon. Sigiriya, Sri Lanka.

Monks in Sri Lanka

Buddhist monks gather outside the Temple of Tooth in Kandy.

lily flowers

Offerings of flowers are made ready for pilgrims to purchase outside Buddhist temples.

bird

A piece of dried fruit is breakfast today for this feathered local.

Sigiriya art work

Beautiful murals grace part of the magnificent rock at Sigiriya. Unfortunately only 9 paintings remain at this almost 1,500 year old site.

rickshaw red

A young man washes his Ferrari red auto rickshaw, taking great pride in keeping bright and clean for his passengers.

A gorgeous sunset as the sun makes its way over the rolling tea filled hills of Kandy, Sri Lanka.

A gorgeous sunset as the sun makes its way over the rolling tea filled hills of Kandy, Sri Lanka.

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